There are many examples indicating that the phase of the moon is associated with changes in physiology and behavior, including the sex distribution in litters of puppies.
The pandemic has seen a rise in dog ownership. More dogs on streets and trails mean more dog waste left behind; this is having a negative impact on the environment.
When dogs and humans interact, human facial expressions are part of the communication, and a passive or unresponsive face is interpreted negatively by the dog.
There has been a continuing rise in the popularity of short-faced dogs, like pugs and Pekingese. New data says that this may have to do with the way in which they make eye contact.
The latest ranking of dog breeds by popularity shows that some breeds continue to top the list, while others rise and fall perhaps because of pop cultural influences.
A new large-scale survey shows the psychological benefits of pet ownership during the periods of lockdown and social isolation associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
How resilient are dogs to stressful experiences? A lifelong tracking of the emotional status of the search-and-rescue dogs deployed on-site following the 9/11 terrorist attacks may offer clues.
Canine Corner contains varying postings which deal with the latest scientific findings about dog behavior and also with how humans relate to dogs. From time to time postings will deal with how different cultures, or historical periods dealt with dogs, and sometimes there will even be items that deal with lore of dogs in myth and legend. At other times, items in the news that relate to dogs will be discussed. In all the blog is meant to be both informative and entertaining.
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